Cardiovascular Anatomy and Embryology

Course aim

Provide students with a detailed knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy and embryology as well as an introduction to the acoustic windows and imaging planes used in cardiac and vascular ultrasound.

Course content

Anatomy of the internal and external adult human heart as well as thoracic and vascular anatomy. An introduction to the acoustic windows and imaging planes used in the cardiac and vascular ultrasound examination. Detailed embryological formation of the cardiovascular system.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
RADY 5024	Professional Issues for Sonographers
RADY 5030	Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
EXTERNAL, CITY EAST, ONLINE
External (Online)	- x 13 weeks
Workshop (On Campus - Optional)	7 hours x -

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment, Examination, Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.